Vegan Palm Oil Free Christmas Recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas or Yule? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oodles of scrumptious vegetables and the world’s most versatile ingredient margarine without palm oil. This Christmas menu is not only easy to whip up, but also brims with health, good will and love for all beings. Fight back in the supermarket! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
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Share to BlueSky Share to Twitter December ushers in a constellation of festive celebrations around the world. Along with the twinkling lights of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus for Christians; there is also the luminous candles of Hanukkah in Jewish tradition. Muslims often observe Milad un Nabi, while Buddhists mark Bodhi Day, Hindus celebrate Pancha Ganapati, honoring Lord Ganesha and Pagans honour Yule.
Whatever you celebrate, you can celebrate without harming animals and rainforests by having a vegan palm oil free Christmas. Here are some delicious recipes to enjoy!
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
These fluffy dinner rolls are made with palm oil-free vegan butter, offering a rich and savory addition to your Christmas table. Mix in some roasted garlic and fresh herbs for an aromatic twist.
Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
Instructions:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.Stir in melted margarine, salt, herbs, and garlic.Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.Punch down dough and form into rolls. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Back to menu ↑
Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
This simple yet elegant side dish uses margarine without palm oil to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Maple glazed carrots with thyme – palm oil free and vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions:
In a skillet, melt the palm oil free margarine over medium heat.Add carrots and cook until tender.Stir in maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes. Back to menu ↑
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Sauté Brussels sprouts in vegan palm oil free butter, and toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a dish that’s both sweet and savoury.
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil free vegan butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a skillet, melt margarine and add Brussels sprouts.Cook until they are caramelised and tender.Stir in cranberries and pecans, and season with salt and pepper. Back to menu ↑
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
These colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty mix of quinoa, veggies, and spices, all sautéed in palm oil-free vegan butter for a festive and nutritious meal.
Quinoa and veg stuffed green peppers – palm oil free and vegan
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil (vegan and palm oil free)
- 1 teaspoon each: cumin, paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).In a skillet, melt margarine and sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini until softened.Stir in quinoa, spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.Stuff the mixture into the bell pepper halves.Bake for 25-30 minutes. Back to menu ↑
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Start your Christmas feast with a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. The richness comes from palm oil-free vegan butter and plant-based milk, making it a comforting and healthy appetiser.
creamy mushroom soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or margarine without palm oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.Sprinkle flour and stir well.Gradually add broth and plant-based milk, stirring continuously.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.Blend soup for a creamy texture (optional).Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley. Back to menu ↑
Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
This classic comfort food gets a vegan makeover with a flaky crust and a filling of vegetables and herbs cooked in palm oil-free vegan butter.
herbed vegan pot pie
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).In a pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic.Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.Sprinkle flour and stir well. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring continuously.Add herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, sealing the edges.Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Back to menu ↑
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Enjoy a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with palm oil-free vegan butter, and topped with a crunchy oat and nut mixture for a delightful texture contrast.
sweet potato casserole
Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the topping:
Instructions:
Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash with margarine, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.Spread in a baking dish.Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden. Back to menu ↑
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
A festive dessert made with a moist chocolate sponge, rolled with a creamy filling and frosted with a palm oil-free vegan butter and palm oil free chocolate ganache.
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Ingredients:
- For the sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the filling and ganache:
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, milk, melted margarine, and vanilla. Spread evenly in the pan.Bake for 12-15 minutes. Roll the cake in the parchment paper and cool.For filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up.For ganache, melt chocolate chips and margarine, and pour over the cake. Back to menu ↑
Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
End your meal on a light note with pears poached in mulled wine, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and spiced up, all simmered in a sauce enhanced with vegan palm oil free butter.
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Ingredients:
- 4 pears, peeled and cored
- 4 cups mulled wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- Cinnamon sticks and star anise for flavour
Instructions:
In a large pot, combine mulled wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.Add pears and bring to a simmer. Cook until pears are tender.Remove pears and reduce the sauce by half.Stir in margarine until melted and pour over the pears.Enjoy crafting these festive, vegan delights and have a merry, green Christmas! 🎄🌿🥕🍪🥧
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Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
These classic Christmas cookies are made healthier with whole wheat flour, sweetened with molasses, and use palm oil-free vegan butter for a guilt-free treat.
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Cream margarine and sugar. Add molasses and milk.In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.Boycott palm oil and be vegan at christmas
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